Kingdom of Sicily
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The Kingdom of Sicily (Latin: Regnum Siciliae, Sicilian: Regnu di Sicilia, Italian: Regno di Sicilia) is a union of four crowns in the Mediterranean region of Europe. It includes the Kingdom of Trinacria (the island of Sicily), the Kingdom of Sicily (Neapolitan Kingdom encompassing southern Italy, normally referred to as the Kingdom of Naples to avoid confusion with the larger entity), the Kingdom of Sardinia (the island of Sardinia), and the County of Malta (the Maltese archipelago). The Kingdom borders the Italian Republic to the north (though it is not recognized as a legitimate state by the Sicilian government) and has two Papal enclaves inside its borders (Benevento and Pontecorvo), which represent the last remnants of the Papal States since the creation of the Italian Republic.
The Kingdom of Sicily is home to a rich culture and history which spans back to some of the earliest civilizations. It has been ruled by Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Spanish, Normans, French, Germans, Savoyards, and Austrians. All, and indeed others as well, contributed to the current culture and made Sicily what it is today.
Since 1761, the Kingdom of Trinacria (leader of the union and catalyst for its creation) has been independent, ruled by the House of Barcelona-Palmero. By force of arms Trinacria conquered Naples (1799) and Sardinia (1849), whereas the County of Malta entered the union voluntarily (1767).
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